Best 6 Asian Tilapia Purses Recipes

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Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a culinary adventure as we embark on a journey to discover the best Asian tilapia purse recipes. This delectable dish is a symphony of flavors, textures, and aromas that will leave you craving for more. Whether you're a seasoned chef looking for a new culinary challenge or a home cook searching for a weeknight dinner inspiration, this article has something for everyone. So, prepare your taste buds and cooking utensils, as we delve into the world of Asian tilapia purses and unveil the secrets to creating this extraordinary dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TILAPIA EN PAPILLOTE (TILAPIA IN PARCHMENT)



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This is a quick and easy recipe that requires very little effort but tastes and looks amazing. This is also served great with a side of lemon risotto or just plain white rice. You can also just eat the fish by itself. When serving the dish, do not unfold the bag, just rip it open on its side and open it up enough to eat from the bag. This keeps all the juices and flavor in one place, and it looks nice.

Provided by Paula Hynick

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 large tomato, chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
4 fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 ½ teaspoons capers, drained
4 teaspoons lemon juice
¼ cup butter, divided
1 cup white wine
1 tablespoon butter, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a baking sheet so that the bottoms of the packets will brown when baked.
  • Prepare 4 sheets of parchment paper by folding each sheet in half and placing a tilapia fillet centered onto one side of the fold of each sheet. Season the tilapia with salt and black pepper. Top the fillets with equal amounts of tomato, garlic, basil, and capers. Sprinkle lemon juice over the fillets. Place 1 tablespoon butter atop the fish. Drizzle white wine over the fillets.
  • Roll up the sides of the paper first, then the top, leaving 1/2-inch space along one edge; fold to seal. Grease the bottoms of the packets with 1 tablespoon butter and arrange on the baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.3 calories, Carbohydrate 4.7 g, Cholesterol 79.1 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 23.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 189.6 mg, Sugar 2 g

HONEY SOY TILAPIA



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Easy tilapia recipe that my husband just loves.

Provided by Jennifer Ball

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 55m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 (3 ounce) fillets tilapia
cooking spray
1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix the honey, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, and garlic together in a bowl. Place the tilapia fillets in the mixture; allow to marinate in refrigerator at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Remove tilapia from marinade, and discard the marinade. Place fillets into the prepared baking sheet, and sprinkle the black pepper over the fish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.7 calories, Carbohydrate 33.3 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 1.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 19.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 1398.7 mg, Sugar 29.6 g

ASIAN TILAPIA WITH STIR-FRIED GREEN BEANS



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Tilapia fillets are served with crisp green beans in this Asian-style meal.

Provided by EatingWell Test Kitchen

Categories     Healthy Tilapia Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 4 to 5-ounce fresh or frozen tilapia fillets
¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ cup water
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed if desired
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 Nonstick cooking spray
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
¼ cup thinly sliced green onions (2)

Steps:

  • Thaw fish, if frozen. Rinse fish; pat dry with paper towels. Place fish in a shallow baking dish.
  • For marinade, stir together soy sauce, ginger, sesame oil, and garlic in a small bowl. Pour marinade over fish, turning to coat. Cover with foil and marinate at room temperature 20 minutes. Drain fish, reserving marinade. Add the 1/4 cup water to the reserved marinade.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, combine green beans and the 2 Tablespoons water. Cook, covered, over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add canola oil. Cook, uncovered, about 5 minutes more or until beans are crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Transfer beans to a serving platter; cover and keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, coat another large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Add fish to hot skillet; cook 6 to 8 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork, turning once. Sprinkle beans with sesame seeds; arrange fish on top of beans.
  • Wipe out skillet with a paper towel. Add the reserved marinade to skillet; cook and stir over medium-high heat 1 minute. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve. Drizzle marinade over fish; sprinkle with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.3 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Cholesterol 56.7 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 617.9 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

ASIAN TILAPIA PURSES



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Categories     Fish     Ginger     Broil     Low Carb

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tilapia fillets,
4 large cabbage leaves,
1 cup cooked jasmine or basmati rice,
6 tbsp lemon juice,
2 tsp grated ginger root,
4 tsp soy sauce,
2 tsp cooking sherry,
4 tbsp butter,
1/4 tsp Asian 5-Spice
dash salt,
dash pepper

Steps:

  • In a small mixing bowl combine lemon juice, ginger root, soy sauce, 5-spice, salt, pepper and sherry. Place tilapia fillets in a shallow baking dish in a single layer. Pour sauce over fillets to cover and refrigerate for at least an hour up to overnight. Preheat oven to 350F. Cook the cabbage leaves in boiling water just until tender. Place 1/4 of the prepared rice in the center of a cabbage leaf. Place fillet on top and sprinkle with extra marinade. Wrap leaf to cover fish completely, skewer with toothpick to secure if needed. Bake for 14-16 minutes and test with meat thermometer if you wish to verify doneness. Serve hot.

ASIAN-STYLE GRILLED TILAPIA



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I have to put this recipe somewhere before it gets thrown away!! It was in the paper as a "Quick Meal". I just love tilapia!! Feel free to add more garlic or ginger to this sauce....the more the merrier, right?

Provided by SkinnyMinnie

Categories     Tilapia

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
3 large garlic cloves, minced (about a Tbs.)
1 lime, juice of (2 Tbs or so)
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 lb tilapia fillet (or other thin mild fish)

Steps:

  • Combine the soy sauce, sugar, garlic, lime juice, ginger and red pepper flakes in a wide, shallow baking pan that will hold all of the fish in a single layer.
  • Stir briefly to dissolve the sugar.
  • Add the tilapia, then turn it over so that it's coated all over with the marinade.
  • Set aside for 20 min or so.
  • Heat the broiler to high, and move the oven rack to position closest to heat.
  • Slide the pan into the oven, and broil the fish for 5 minute Keep the oven door ajar so the broiler element stays lit.
  • Turn the pan around (back to front), and broil for 5 more minute.
  • If the juices in the pan appear to burn, add a little water to the dry spot to prevent burning.
  • The fish should be opaque and flaky.
  • Spoon the sauce over the fish when serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.5, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 56.8, Sodium 1065.3, Carbohydrate 9.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 6.8, Protein 24.9

ASIAN GLAZED TILAPIA



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This recipe comes from a local restaurant. I finally begged and begged and the chef gave me the ingredient list. I had been experimenting with several recipes using a marinade of soy sauce and balsamic vinegar trying to recreate my favorite menu item, but the fish was always over powered. Not so with this combination. The sauce lends the fish a sweet flavor, but doesn't overwhelm. I made it for my friends and they all agreed it was one of the best seafood dishes they've ever eaten. Sorry, but I didn't have a chance to snap any photos. I served the fish over Asian rice straw noodles - I think any light noodle would work nicely. I tossed the noodles with a few tablespoons of the glaze used on the fish, and paired with sautéed zucchini and yellow squash which were julienned for a pretty side dish. I hope you give this a try. It's really quick, easy, and impressive.

Provided by SugaJ

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 lbs fresh tilapia fillets, frozen can be used as well (about 4 - 6 filets)
1 -2 teaspoon salt
1 -2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil (this is not an exact measurement, just coat your pan enough to keep the fish from sticking)
4 tablespoons hoisin sauce
4 tablespoons soy sauce (I use low sodium)

Steps:

  • Sprinkle each side of the fish with salt and pepper.
  • Coat a sautée pan with Olive Oil or your favorite cooking oil. I find that a non-stick pan works best for cooking this delicate fish.
  • Prepare the glaze by mixing equal parts Hoisin with Soy sauce. The hoisin is thicker and sweeter giving balance to the soy. You won't need that much for glazing the fish so you can use the remainder to toss in with your noodles if you want.
  • Brush the tops of each of the fish with the glaze and lay that side down on the pan allowing the glaze to form a seared on crust.
  • Brush the other side of the fish with glaze before flipping.
  • Each side takes about 4-6 minutes depending on how thick your filet is. I had big meaty ones so total cooking time was about 15 minutes. If you are unsure whether they are done, make a small cut into the the thickest part of the fish. If the cut is easy to make and the fish flakes, then it's done. If it's hard to pierce with a fork or seems tough, give it a few more minutes. You may have to flip the fish in order to keep it from burning if you are cooking thicker pieces and need the extra time. You may also want to cover the pan with a lid and let the steam help you out.
  • Serve on a bed of asian noodles or alone. It's sure to be a crowd pleaser for those that enjoy seafood, and even those who don't!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 513.1, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 227.5, Sodium 2081.5, Carbohydrate 8.4, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 4.7, Protein 93.6

Tips:

  • Use fresh tilapia fillets for the best results.
  • If you don't have wonton wrappers, you can use egg roll wrappers instead.
  • Be sure to seal the purses tightly so that the filling doesn't leak out.
  • You can bake or fry the purses, depending on your preference.
  • Serve the purses with your favorite dipping sauce, such as sweet and sour sauce or soy sauce.

Conclusion:

Asian tilapia purses are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They're perfect for a party or a weeknight dinner. With a little bit of planning, you can have them on the table in no time. So next time you're looking for a new way to cook tilapia, give these purses a try.

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